Pennsylvania State Trooper

Michael J. and Carol A. (Fenstermaker) Tenuto of Claussville observed their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday. They celebrated yesterday with a surprise party given by their children, AnnMarie and Michael Jr. of Fogelsville, at the home of Charles and Dee Fenstermaker, also of Fogelsville. Tenuto, a Pennsylvania State Trooper in Bethlehem, and Mrs. Tenuto, a registered nurse at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, were married in the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown.

A Pennsylvania state trooper's pregnant wife and unborn child were killed Friday after a bullet fired from the trooper's gun while he was handling it in their East Norriton Township home, according to the Montgomery County district attorney's office. Joanne Miller, wife of Trooper Joseph Miller, was rushed to Mercy Suburban Hospital where she and her unborn child were pronounced dead. Montgomery County First Assistant District Attorney Kevin Steele said Joseph Miller, who is stationed in Skippack, was handling his personal firearm when it went off. He called 911 at about 2:25 p.m. The couple's two other children were in the home at the time of the shooting and were unharmed.

Jennifer Kimberly Brown and Joseph M. Gabryluk exchanged wedding vows June 1 in St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Indianland. Kimberly Deski was maid of honor and Gregory Bretz was best man. The bride is a daughter of Robert J. Brown of Boswell, Somerset County, and Judy L. Brown of Coudersport, Potter County. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the bride works for Walmart. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Gabryluk III of Cherryville. A graduate of Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales, Gabryluk is a Pennsylvania State Trooper.

SOUTH BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state trooper died after a crash with a tractor-trailer in western Pennsylvania on Thursday while he was on patrol, authorities said. Trooper Blake T. Coble, 47, was on patrol just after 10 a.m. when the crash occurred on State Road 168 and Blackhawk Road in South Beaver, authorities said. The site is about 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, near the state line with Ohio. Police said it appears the truck ran a stop sign, but no charges have been filed yet, and the investigation is ongoing.

Tanya Marie Boyer and Marc Wesley Allen were married yesterday in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Philadelphia. Lisette Pittre was maid of honor and Clifton J. Williams, the bridegroom's cousin, was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Boyer of Allentown and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Allen of Philadelphia are the couple's parents. The bride, who graduated from Dieruff High School, is a staff accountant for Richard M. Farley Certified Public Accountants in Towanda. The bridegroom, a graduate of St. John Neumann High School, is a Pennsylvania State Trooper.

Michelle DiMaio and Deron Julian were married Sept. 24 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Kathy DiMaio, the bride's sister, was maid of honor. Brian Julian, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. and Mrs. N.A. DiMaio of Bethlehem and Mr. and Mrs. August Julian of Forks Township are the couple's parents. The bride, a registered nurse, is a graduate of Notre Dame High School and the University of Scranton. The bridegroom, who graduated from Easton High School and Northampton Community College, is a Pennsylvania State trooper.

Cindy Diane Schlager and Paul John Tagliaterra were married yesterday in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Coplay. Mandy Spielman was maid of honor and Mark Tagliaterra was best man. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ritter of Yardley and Robert Schlager of Coplay. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Santo Tagliaterra of Old Forge. A graduate of Whitehall High School and Kutztown University, the bride is employed by WGGY Radio as a sales coordinator. The bridegroom, a graduate of Old Forge High School and Mansfield University, is a Pennsylvania state trooper.

About 40 residents of Towamensing Township were briefed on the operation of a crime watch program last night by a Pennsylvania State Trooper. Trooper George Snerr of the Lehighton Barracks told the residents a state police policy is to prevent crime before it starts and that the use of a crime watch program in other areas especially urban areas has been successful in preventing crime before it happens. He said a crime watch project is not a police program, but is rather a community program.

Alan Parks of East Moline, Ill., addresses the Allentown Exchange Club after he and his wife, Sylvia (in foreground), were 'kidnapped' while they were on vacation. The couple, who were traveling on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike yesterday and were on their way to Philadelphia for a visit, were in the seventh car pulled over by Ed Richards of the Exchange Club, chairman of the event, and a Pennsylvania state trooper. The club came up with its 'Boost Pennsylvania' program as a way to boost the image of Allentown by showing out-of-towners that Allentown can be a fun place to visit.

Howard T. Schultz Sr., 80, of 6007 Summerdale Ave., Philadelphia, formerly of Allentown, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of the late Marie (Schulze) Schultz. He was a driver salesman for the former Freihofer Bakery, Allentown, for 20 years before retiring in 1966. He previously was a Pennsylvania State Trooper for 10 years, working out of the Schuylkill Haven and Reading barracks, and as a driver-examiner in the Philadelphia area. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edward and Catharine (Brown)

Robert E. Mulligan, 78, of Bethlehem, died March 13, 2005, at home. He was the husband of the late A. Joyce (Rath) Mulligan, who died in 1996. He retired as executive director of the Lehigh Valley Safety Council, after serving since 1974. He was formerly a Pennsylvania state trooper. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Born in Taylor, he was a son of the late Michael and Mame (Lanyon) Mulligan. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Bethlehem Township, and also the American Legion, Hellertown, Heights Sportsmen Club and the North East Wanderers Athletic Association.

Robert Joseph Schneider, 61, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 14, in the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was married to Gail (Achey) Schneider of Bethlehem Township for 39 years last November. He was a Pennsylvania State Trooper and firearms instructor for 35 years before retiring in 1999. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Margaret (Kish) Schneider. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Miller Heights. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 40. Survivors: Wife; son, Michael R. of Bethlehem Township.

John Gula, 83, of 525 North St., Jim Thorpe, died May 1 in Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton. He was married to Helen (Lazorick) Gula for 52 years last July. He was Pennsylvania State Trooper for 30 years, working out of the Bethlehem Barracks before retiring in 1976. Born in Hazleton, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Pepas) Gula. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Jim Thorpe. He was an Army veteran of World War II. serving with the 380th Military Police Battalion in Italy, France and Africa.

Howard A. Diehl Jr., 58, of Coopersburg, died Nov. 14 in his home. He was married to Leslie J. (Derby) Diehl for 37 years. He was a self-employed contractor in the Coopersburg area for 35 years. Previously, he was a Pennsylvania state trooper. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Howard A. and Clara (Schaedler) Diehl. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors: Wife; son, Kurt at home; daughters, Stephianna Cron and Serina Miller, both of Emmaus, Sherri'Anne of Quakertown; brother, Wayne of Hellertown; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

Thomas J. Halada, 64, of 1725 Prince Phillip St., Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Palmerton, died Feb. 15 in Morton Plant Mease Hospital, Clearwater. He was a Pennsylvania state trooper for 30 years before retiring in 1988. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Stephen Sr. and Mary (Dankovic) Halada. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post 16, Slatington. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge, Slatington, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Retired State Police Association of Pennsylvania and the Elks Lodge, Clearwater.

John B. Reed, 91, of Bethlehem died Sunday, Sept. 3, in his home. He was the husband of Vera E. (Hancock) Reed. They were married 66 years last October. He was a Pennsylvania State Trooper for 30 years, assigned to the Tamaqua, Hamburg, Media, Delaware County, St. Clair, Schuylkill County, and Reading barracks before retiring as a sergeant in 1961. After retirement, he worked in gate security at the former Western Electric Co., Allentown, for several years and was a delivery man for a local tool company.

Robert Joseph Schneider, 61, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 14, in the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was married to Gail (Achey) Schneider of Bethlehem Township for 39 years last November. He was a Pennsylvania State Trooper and firearms instructor for 35 years before retiring in 1999. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Margaret (Kish) Schneider. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Miller Heights. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 40. Survivors: Wife; son, Michael R. of Bethlehem Township.

Harry C. Bensinger Jr., a 22-year veteran of the South Whitehall Township Police Department, was promoted to sergeant yesterday. Bensinger of Bethlehem will handle traffic investigations. He fills the position left vacant two months ago when Sgt. Tony Lesko retired. Chief Donald MacConnell said Bensinger, who was promoted to corporal in 1988, was selected from among the department's five corporals based on the results of a written examination. Bensinger is a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and Moravian College.

Stanley T. Farnish Sr., 78, of Coopersburg died Wednesday, Aug. 26, in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Helen (Duh) Farnish. They were married for 43 years in May. He was a Pennsylvania state trooper for 34 years, having worked out of the Dublin, Bethlehem and Philadelphia barracks, before retiring in 1980. Born in McAdoo, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Peter and Julia (Sheeto) Farnish. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Limeport.

Jodi L. Moyer and Matthew K. Rowlands were married yesterday in St. John's United Church of Christ, Whitehall. Cheryl Mueller, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Trevor Hackman was best man. The bride, a daughter of Betty Moyer of Allentown and Barry Moyer of Scotrun, is a graduate of Emmaus High School and the University of Maryland. She received a master's degree from Kutztown University and is a police officer for South Whitehall Township Police Department. The bridegroom is a son of Karen Rowlands of Lititz, Lancaster County, and Ed Rowlands of Lampeter, Lancaster County.